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Jordan Puts Ball in Hole, Not Hoop

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Frederick C. Klein

Updated Jan. 26, 1999 12:01 a.m. ET

LA QUINTA, Calif. -- A notable golf streak will end in April when Jack Nicklaus misses his first Masters Tournament after 40 appearances because of hip surgery, but a new one probably started last week. Michael Jordan played in his first Bob Hope Chrysler Classic, and at least 40 years might pass before he passes one up.

As you may have heard, Jordan announced his retirement from basketball the other day at age 35, leading many to ask...